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Cameron McRae Winslow read about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident in the newspapers and hopes that the damage was not serious.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-06
Captain Cameron McRae Winslow never believed that Theodore Roosevelt had taken action regarding his “difficulty” with Admiral Conway H. Arnold. He believes the difficulty stems from unfit men being promoted to the rank. He does not think men who are “addicted to the intemperate use of alcohol” should be promoted to high military ranks. He hopes his “difficulty” with Arnold results in a more careful selection of officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-11
Rear Admiral Winslow is not sure that he will be able to interview Secretary of State Elihu Root as soon as President Roosevelt would like, but he will try, as Root will likely give valuable input on the commission. Winslow thinks Roosevelt should put the subject to the country in a way that will help gain the support of the people, and as a result, the support of even the most previously unwilling members of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-18
Rear Admiral Winslow has heard that Secretary of State Root will likely agree to head the commission on the reorganization of the Navy Department. Winslow sends related letters detailing how responsibility should be divided. He advocates that cost estimate reduction be handled by the Navy Department instead of the congressional committees, and elaborates on who should be responsible when preparing for war. Everyone seems to agree that Roosevelt’s policy requiring conferences to consider new battleship plans is good for the country, and that it will help get the ships with fourteen guns approved by Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-13
Cameron McRae Winslow sincerely thanks President Roosevelt for the letter praising his work on the commission investigating the Slocum Disaster. He promises that he will keep and treasure Roosevelt’s letter during his life, and that it will be passed down to his descendants.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-15